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Are you experiencing painful sex? | Continence Foundation of Australia

Many women experience pain during sexual intercourse. Physiotherapist Lissy Changuion explains how the pelvic floor can play a factor in sexual function and shares her advice if you’re experiencing pain.

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Trichomoniasis - Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria) focuses on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy. Our vision is to improve ever

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Gonorrhoea - Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria) focuses on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy. Our vision is to improve ever

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Sex and the Law (Sexual Assault and Abuse) - Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria) focuses on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy. Our vision is to improve ever

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Mycoplasma genitalium - Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria) focuses on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy. Our vision is to improve ever

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What is bacterial vaginosis - Sexual Health Victoria

Sexual Health Victoria (formally Family Planning Victoria) focuses on reproductive and sexual health care, education and advocacy. Our vision is to improve ever

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How to talk about sexual health | Sex | ReachOut Australia

Knowing how to talk about sexual health will help protect you and your sexual partners from sexually transmitted infections. Use this guide from ReachOut.com to figure out how to approach the conversation with your partner.

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Understanding your sexuality | Sexuality & sexual identity

Sexuality covers a broad spectrum and is deeply personal. If you've been asking yourself 'what is my sexuality?' this guide can help you better understand it.

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Consent | 1800RESPECT

Everyone you have sex with needs your consent. If sexual activity happens without your consent, it is sexual violence.

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Sex & sexual health | Jean Hailes

Learn about sexuality, what impacts and influences sexuality and how to develop healthy sexuality.

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